Francesco Frontera

Own end-to-end strategy and execution, accountable for business results. Lead FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow) and implement robust management reporting & KPI dashboards. Develop and validate investment business cases. Coordinate Finance, Operations and BD teams, manage key stakeholders to optimize value/margins, and drive process improvements for stronger governance, efficiency and scalable growth.

Led the finance function with focus on FP&A, controlling and management reporting. Managed budgeting and forecasting cycles with variance analysis and performance insights. Oversaw cash planning and treasury (collections, payments, liquidity). Supported operational decisions through project-based margin, cost and profitability analysis. Coordinated with external advisors on accounting/admin/compliance and supported vendor spending decisions with a procurement and cost-efficiency mindset.

Worked in financial controlling in a structured international industrial environment. Supported periodic management reporting, cost monitoring and variance analysis. Contributed to planning cycles and internal performance tracking. Consolidated financial inputs and provided reliable data to internal stakeholders. Operated with strong process discipline, compliance and adherence to corporate standards.

Managed corporate client relationships and supported portfolio development. Conducted financial analysis and risk assessments for credit operations. Supported structuring of financing solutions and prepared approval documentation. Worked closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution and high-quality client servicing.

• Provided advisory support to business clients with a consultative and commercial approach • Managed client relationships and supported needs assessment and solution design

Dual degree program with EU Business school - Management research methods and Dissertation

Major focus on Business Policy and Strategy, Int. Finance, Int. Marketing, HR, Change Management, Information Technology.

Major focus on Financial Accounting, Business Administration and Management Bachelor´s Thesis: “Abnormalities of the distributions 'normal' of financial ratios” Final grade 101 out of 110 points.